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built from word parts respiratory
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bronchoscope | instrument used for visual examination |
| bronchoscopy | visual examination of bronchi |
| endoscope | instrument used for visual exam with in hollow body or organ cavity |
| endoscopic | Pertaining to visual examination within hollow body or organ |
| endoscopy | visual exam within hollow organ or body cavity |
| laryngoscope | instrument used for visual exam of larynx |
| laryngoscopy | visual exam of larynx |
| Thoracoscope | instrument used for visual exam of Chest cavity |
| thoracscopy | visual exam of chest cavity |
| radiograph | record of X-rays |
| radiography | process of recording x rays |
| sonogram | record of sound |
| sonography | process of recording sounds |
| tomography | process of recording slices ( cross sections) |
| capnometer | Instrument used to measure CO2 |
| oximeter | Instrument used to measure O2 |
| spirometer | Instrument used to measure breathing |
| spirometry | measurement of breathing |
| polysomnography | process of recording many tests during sleep |